Amanda is the second-youngest gold medalist in U.S. Swimming history.Only Pokey Watson was younger than Amanda, when in 1964 she won gold in the 400m free relay at 14 years and 96 days old. Just 32 years later, Beard won her first Olympic gold, helping Team USA to gold in the 400m medley relay at 14 years and 268 days old.

1981 Born in Irvine, CA, on October 29, 1981

1996 Beard was only 14 years old when she won her first Olympic gold

2000 She also won individual silver medals in the 100m and 200m breaststroke

2003 Beard won the gold and made a world record inthe 200m breast stroke at the second World Cup Championships in Barcelona, Spain, and she won the 100m and 200m breast stroke races at the Pan Pacific Championships.

Q Amanda Beard home page?

A http://www.amandabeard.net